A Noble Groom
A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund, published by Baker Publishing Group on April 1, 2013, is a historical romance set in Michigan during 1880. The story follows Annalisa Werner, whose dreams of a fairy tale love have been shattered by her husband’s failures and subsequent death. Left with the responsibility of saving her family farm, Annalisa seeks a dependable partner to help her secure a bountiful harvest, abandoning her hopes for love in the process. Her father reaches out to family in Germany to find her a groom, leading to the arrival of Carl Richards, a man with secrets and a gentle charm that begins to awaken feelings in Annalisa.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of identity and resilience within a historical context. As Annalisa navigates her new reality with Carl, she grapples with her past and the uncertainty of her future. The book delves into the dynamics of a 19th-century German American community, highlighting the challenges faced by immigrants and the complexities of relationships formed under duress. With 366 pages, this edition offers a rich exploration of faith and romance, inviting readers to engage with the characters’ journeys as they confront their own hopes and fears.
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2014 Carol Award Winner for Historical Romance
Michigan, 1880
Annalisa Werner’s hope for a fairy tale love is over. Her husband failed her in every way and now his death has left her with few options to save the family farm. She needs a plentiful harvest. That, and a husband to help bring it in. Someone strong, dependable. That’ll be enough. A marriage for love…that’s something she’s given up on.
So her father sends a letter to his brother in the Old Country, asking him to find Annalisa a groom.
Then a man appears: Carl Richards, from their home country of Germany and a former schoolteacher–or so he says. He’s looking for work and will serve on the farm until her husband arrives.
With time running out, she accepts his help, but there’s more to this man than he’s admitting. He’s also gentle, kind, charming–unlike any man she’s ever known. But even as Carl is shining light into the darkness of her heart, she knows her true groom may arrive any day.
“Swiftly becoming a well-known contender in the world of Christian historical fiction, Hedlund skillfully taps into her own German heritage to develop this tale of Old World romance and masked identity set against the backdrop of a nineteenth-century German American community.” — Booklist
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